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MAS Financial Services Q4 net up 23%, NII surges on strong lending growth
On a standalone basis, the company reported AUM of ₹14,363.67 crore and PAT of ₹99.72 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Shares of MAS Financial Services Ltd ended at ₹327.35, up by ₹7.95, or 2.49%, on the BSE today, April 29.
AWL Agri Q4 net profit jumps 55% on record revenue growth; declares dividend
The board recommended a final dividend of ₹1 per equity share of face value ₹1 each, equivalent to 100%, for the financial year 2025-26. Shares of AWL Agri Business Ltd ended at ₹204.90, down by ₹1.10, or 0.53%, on the BSE today, April 28.
Bank of Japan holds key rate as West Asia war mars outlook
Bank of Japan keeps rate at 0.75% amid Iran conflict and rising energy costs, lifts core inflation forecast to 2.8, cuts growth to 0.5, yen edges up, other major central banks hold steady
IEX Q4 Results | Net profit rises 11% on high revenue growth; ₹2 dividend declared
The company recommended a final dividend of ₹2 per share. Shares of Indian Energy Exchange Ltd ended at ₹126.90, up by ₹1.10, or 0.87%, on the BSE today, April 23.
Overall tele-density rises from 92.66% in Feb-26 to 93.26% in Mar-26
Ministry of Communications stated in a latest update that as per the information received from 1520 operators for the month of March 2026, the total number of broadband subscribers increased from 1059.05 million at the end of February 2026 to 1065.88 million at the end of March 2026 with a monthly growth rate of 0.65%. The number of wireline subscribers increased from 47.99 million at the end of February 2026 to 48.25 million at the end of March 2026. The net increase in the wireline subscriber base was 0.25 million with a monthly growth rate of 0.53%. The overall wireline tele-density in India increased from 3.37% at the end of February 2026 to 3.38% at the of March 2026. Urban and rural wireline tele-density were 8.37% and 0.57% respectively, at the end of March 2026. The respective share of urban subscribers, and rural subscribers in total wireline subscribers were 89.24% and 10.76% respectively at the end of March 2026.
India records 9.28 million new Telecom Subscribers in March; Broadband base hits 1.06 billion
India's telecommunications sector expanded by 9.28 million subscribers in March 2026, bringing the total number of telephone users in the country to 1,330.58 million. According to the latest data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the industry maintained a monthly growth rate of 0.70 per cent. The wireless segment remained the primary engine of this growth, contributing 9.02 million new connections, while wireline services added 0.25 million subscribers during the same period.
Life insurers see double-digit premium growth in March; retail business performance varies
Life insurers report strong March premium growth, with Axis Max, ICICI Prudential and LIC showing gains but mixed trends in retail APE performance.
Bank asset quality steady, loan growth strong; HDFC Bank may see re-rating: MOFSL
Nitin Aggarwal, Senior Group VP and Head of BFSI, Institutional Equities at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited (MOFSL) highlights stable asset quality, strong loan growth across ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank, while flagging margins and earnings recovery as key factors to watch in the banking sector.
ICICI Bank top pick, Jio Financial a long-term bet, Ultratech a good hold: Chola Securities
Dharmesh Kant, Head of Research, Chola Securities, said private banks show stable fundamentals, supported by improving cost metrics and growth visibility. He highlighted that emerging financial platforms need time to scale despite strong backing. Kant added that cement demand remains supported by macro trends, with leading players maintaining pricing control and capacity expansion, offering visibility for medium-term growth across the sector. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
India can handle oil at current levels; financials may recover: Allspring’s Prashant Paroda
As geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz show signs of easing, Prashant Paroda, Portfolio Manager – Emerging Markets at Allspring Global Investments, believes markets are already factoring in a resolution. He adds that while Indian financials initially took a hit, recent earnings from HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are in line with expectations, and stable loan growth could support a gradual recovery in the sector.
Syrma SGS Technology soars 10%; stock hits new high after gap of 5 months
Going forward, Syrma believes that the company is well poised to capitalize on the emerging opportunities and grow healthy growth rate across all verticals.
Gallantt Ispat shares soar 56% in just 1 month! Time to book profit or buy more?
Gallantt Ispat shares have surged nearly 60% in a month, hitting a fresh 52-week high on the BSE. Strong Q4 production growth and a bullish technical setup are driving momentum, with analysts eyeing further upside toward Rs 900–950 while advising caution on risk-reward at higher levels.